School Bombing Arrest

Contact: John S. Robison, State Fire Marshal
(334) 241-4166

3/11/1999

Following the investigation of two bombings at Greensboro High School - West Campus, one 17 year old juvenile has been charged.

Greensboro Police Chief Gary Bice and the State Fire Marshals Office have been working the investigations since the bombings on January 29th and 31st of this year. Explosive devices were placed against doors to the school, which resulted in damage to the building.

The reason for the bombings appears to be vandalism. The investigations continue, with additional arrests expected.